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Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java/Go/Python, Kubernetes, AWS)

at Capital One Financial

📍 2 Locations Unknown 💰 $197K – $225K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $197K – $225K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience lead
Exp. Years 4+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves leading backend software engineering projects in a cloud environment, focusing on microservices, full stack systems, and open source databases within the financial sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technology projects
  • Manage development teams
  • Create cloud-based solutions
  • Mentor engineers
  • Ensure regulatory compliance

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Java, Python, SQL, Node.js, Go, Scala, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, emphasizing cloud-native microservices and scalable backend solutions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with extensive experience in Java, Python, and cloud technologies like AWS and Kubernetes. They possess strong leadership skills, a background in microservices architecture, and a passion for mentoring and staying current with tech trends.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree4+ years of professional software engineering experience1+ year experience with cloud computingExperience with JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaExperience with Docker and KubernetesExperience with AWS

Nice-to-Have Skills

Master's Degree7+ years of experience in JavaScalaPythonGoor Node.js2+ years of experience with AWSGCPAzure4+ years of experience in open source frameworks1+ years of people management experience2+ years of experience in Agile practices

Tools & Platforms

AWSAmazon Web ServicesDockerKubernetesOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databases

Required Skills

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaDockerKubernetesAWSCloud computingMicroservicesFull stack systemsOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databases

Hard Skills

JavaJava programming languagePythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesDockerKubernetesK8sAWSAmazon Web ServicesCloud computing

Soft Skills

collaborativeinclusiveiterative deliverymentoringleadershipproblem-solvingcommunication

Industry & Role

Industry Financial Technology / Banking
Job Function Lead backend software engineering projects in cloud and microservices environments

Keywords for Your Resume

JavaPythonSQLNode.jsGoScalaDockerKubernetesK8sAWSAmazon Web ServicesCloud computingMicroservicesFull stack systemsOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesMentoringAgile practicesSoftware EngineerCloud-based solutionsDistributed microservicesFull stackNoSQLAgile

Deal Breakers

Lack of cloud experience (AWS, GCP, Azure), Less than 4 years of professional software engineering experience, No experience with Kubernetes or Docker, No Bachelor's Degree

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